The F1 pecking order has been a hot topic of conversation in the build-up to the new season.
George Russell has expressed that Red Bull appeared “suspiciously slow” at the second pre-season test in Bahrain, which garnered attention early on. The Milton Keynes-based team has had a positive build-up to the new season, now equipped with its own power unit for the first time. Despite receiving praise from competitors after the first Bahrain test, Red Bull’s performance at the subsequent test was less impressive. This observation by Russell comes in the lead-up to a season where Mercedes aims to solidify its position at the front of the grid. Russell clarified that Mercedes did not engage in any strategic deception during testing, maintaining consistent run plans and fuel loads throughout. According to RacingNews365, Russell emphasized that Mercedes did not alter their plans based on performance fluctuations during the tests.
